The Brussels Post, 1919-10-9, Page 1tr
VOL. 48 NO, I5
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New Advertisements
Loaf—Tun Poen.
Turn era—P. Amen',
Strayed—Wen. Bird.
Strayed—Win. Spain.
Millinery—Mrs. ,Tomes,
Auction Sale—Jas. Nolan.
Auction.Snte—A. 0. Dames.
For Sale—Gordon McDonald.
roe Sale—Joseph Whitfield,.
Auction Sale—David Thomson.
(flood Honey—H. A. Deadman.
Auction :Sale—Jeokson eharoh.
Our of Cement—John McDonald,
Weekly Store News—James Fox.
Man Oontrnot—Chas, E, H. Fisher,
Tenders Wanted—Township of Morris.
Oanade lends—Ont, biro Prevention League.
.lstr.ct dery
Bluevale.
Blueveleites turned out in large num-
hem to the annivereary at Browntown
last Sunday.
Rev. D, I), Thomson and son, Roy,
of Cairngorm, were renewing a1d
fele udships here during the week.
Anniversary services, Knox church,
Bluevale, will be held next Sabbath,
Oct. 12th. Rev, J. M. Nicol, 13. D.
Listowel, will preach at Il a. m. and
7 p. m. All are invited. Following
Monday evening ('Thanksgiving Day)
there will be a free social re -union or
the congregation, commencing at
8 o'clock, Evening will be spent in
games and other amusements after
which lunch will be served by the
ladies of the church.
Henfryn
Corn is a great crop and many a silo
will be well filled for the coming Win-
ter.
Wesley and Mrs. Garbutt and Har.
ry and Mrs, Danbrook and Gordon
were visitors with Ed. and Mrs. Col-
lis, last week.
We are sorry to state that Miss
Irene Engler is ill will) typhoid fever
brit we hope she will soon regain
her »anal gond health.
Perry and Mee. Arnett and Jno.
and ells. Hamilton attended the Fall
Fair. at Thorlidale and had a good
time,
Last week George Kerr purchased a
splendid Ihoro' bred Shutt Horn cow
at the Ohareer's Auction Sale, near
Seaforth, pitying the fancy price of
$800 for her, There's nothing too
good for George.
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bank always when you want to deposit.
Send in deposits by mail—they will be as
carefully handled as though you handed
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George Kerr has sold one of his
farms no the 8th Cone to Thos.
Do•beiL}, of this
locality, It is a
good pulpeety and we wish the pm -
cheerer success.
W,ngham •
Come Lo iVinghitm on Thanksgiving
Day. A grand rally of Veterans of
11neon, Baseball Ton et minim be-
tween teams from Luolupow, Teee-
water r r r
and Wi I;,ham, also 1. ooGball,
Listowel (lough Oup champions, ve,
Winghatu Veterans, !Miele hy Wing -
ham (111 iz'ns Band and the 101':1 Bat-
talions Band of Clinton, Citizens of
Wingham will present the returned
men of eVinghani with gold watches,
Concert in Opera House at 8 p. m. and
hall in the Armouries.
Wroxeter
Wm. MoLennan left Por Toronto on
Monday.
Rev. le. Stride was a London visitor
least week.
Harold Cowden, Listowel, visited on
Sunday with his mother, Mee. Hart.
Jno. Rutledge and eon, Weldon,
Brampton, are calling on old Mende
in this vicinity,
Wm. Sanderson, Toronto, spent
several &aye recently with his parents,
W. 1-i. and Mts. Sanitereon.
Misses Mina Douglas, Mt, Forest,
and Mary Gibson, Kenilworth, spent
the week end at their homes here.
Don't forget the anniversary ser-
vices in-Ihe Methodist church an Sun.
dray Oct. 12, Grana Cancer' 011 the
evening of Friday 17th inst. See the
bills.
R. M. Hazelwood and wife, Clifford,
visited the formers brothe,', W. C.,
last week. They were accompanied
by Mrs. Hezelwood's mother, Mrs.
Hawke, and brother, Rev. De', Hawke,
of Kansas. Over 40 years ago Mrs.
Hawke's husband was pastor of Gor-
rie Methodist church.
Walton
Poultry wanted Tuesday of slush week
Phone W. G. Neal as to prices, fisc.
Jno. M. Govenlock, M. P. P., will
look all right after October 20th.
11 is said the old Royal Hotel has
been sold and will be utilized as a gar-
age, &c.
Jno. McDonald is building e. large
addition to the home which will add
to the comfort and convience of the
family,
Rev. W. H. Crowell, eMissionery to
Chippewa Indians of Saugeen, preach-
ed in St. George church last Sunday
afternoon and dud well.
The School Fair Concert was a great
success. Talent was excellent and
did their respective parts with great
Woe to the audience. Rev. Mr.
Lundy made a capital chairman. A
tidy surplus will go to the Fair treas-
ury.
Last Fall Jas. Nolan sold his fine
farm, Lot 1, Con. 14, Hullett, and as
he has to give up possession on Nov,
1st to Herbert Manning, Brussels, the
purchaser, has announced a Clear-
ing Auction Sale for Friday Oct. 24th,
Attention
Farmers !
It has come to our knowledge that
same person in the vicinity of Wing -
ham, ,s .spreading a report with mei-
Worts intent, to the effect that The
Farmers' FerlilizerCo., Ltd., of Wing -
ham, is cloeeddown, This is absolute-
ly false.
We will have a full line of Fertiliit
ers for all Spring crepe. Do not buy
elsewhere before enquiring our prices.
The quality • and condition of our
goods are unsurpassed,
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at 1 p. m, The List may be read in
this issue.
Monthly meeting or the Woman's
institute will he held at the home of
Mrs. Wm, Neal next Wednesday
afternoon, Mrs. Lundy will deal
with the interesting topic of Horti•
culture. Roll call will be directed
along the line of perennial border..
Chapter from "Our Government" will
also be given, Everybody attend.
Morriss
Tone POST gives the news,
Mark 4X's in the No column on the
Referendum ballot and be happy.
Corn is a great crop and will do
much to tide over any feed shortage.
Don't forget Alex. Nichoi's Auction
Sale, Friday afternoon, Se Lot 19,
Con. 0. List in this issue.
While pinking applee in his orchard
Henry Johnson, 6111 line, had the mis-
fortune G0 fall 12 feet from a tree.
Although no bones were broken he re-
ceived quite a shaking up from which
he is riot yet fully recovered. His
many friends hope he will soon be
'o. k.
EmENEz0It ANNIVEESA00Y.—Despite
heavy showers of rain the anniversary
services at Browntown church proved
very successful last Sabbaeh, Rev,
D. D. Thomson, a former pastor, now
of Cairngorm, One, was the preacher
of the clay. Morning text was
Romans 8.21. "The glorious liberty
of the children of God" from which a
good discourse was preached. The
choir, with Miss Ernestine Sellers, as
organist, gave suitable numbers.
Evening service at 6 o'clock saw a
thronged church, benches filling the
aisles. "Watchman what of the
night? The morning cometh" was
the foundation of the excellent ser-
mon. A double Male Quartette from
Brussels, with W. H. Willis, Wing -
ham, as conductor, supplied a musi-
cal program. The offering for the day
was about $60.00. Rev. Mr, Burgess,
the pastor, assisted in the services,
Old friends of Rev. Mr. Thomson were
glad to rensw old friendship with him
and his son, Roy. Browntown folk
don't forget to show their appreciation
and hospitality.
HOLIDAY TRIP.—Mrs. Ohms. Wheel-
er and Mrs, R. Anderson are back
from an enjoyable trip of 2 months
with relatives and friends in Michigan
and Ohio. They visited James B., and
Thomas Wilkinson, their brothers, at
Escanaba and spent a few days in
Chicago with Walter and Mrs. Ander-
son, former a brother-in-law to Mrs.
Anderson, From there they went on
the fine steamer "City of Grand
Rapids" for holiday with Jno. and
Mrs, Wilkinson at Grand Rapids.
The boat is a brother to the guests
and the hostess a slaughter of the late
Wm. and Mrs, Jewitt, Brussels,
Norwalk, Ohio, was the next point
from which street ear for 10 miles
brought them to Fairfield where they
were hospitably entertained at the
home of Frank and Mrs, Gannett,
formerly of Bluevale, They were old
friends, Via Cleveland the travellers
made their way to Madison where is
visit was made with H. and Mrs. Burk-
holder and Mrs. Thos, Anderson, the
latter recently of Belgrave, Mrs.
Burkholder is a daughter of Mrs. An-
derson. teles. Anderson, although
91 years of age, was found hale and
Have You a Sweet Tooth ?
A choice lot of
HONEY
is to hand.
As itis a somewhat scarce ar-
tiole this season you know what
to do.
Phone 43 or 27
W. J. McCracken
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Don't miss seeing the up-to-date exhibit,
MRS, JAMES
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hearty, Motoring to Geneva, train
WAS Laken on the huine journey, pass -
leg Buffalo, Niagara Palle and tin=p+n-
sion Bridge to London, At the latter
city 2 days were spent Balling on Jno,
and Aire. '1'riadwell and 110, and Mee,
Cameron. 'The latter was Mrs. Peter
W elenll, remedy of J3,'n±e'ls and
Mee 11e,ulwell, her sister, Mise Mag-
gie Scutt, of other days. A sere ar-
rival was Made at Belgrave and the
tri i
w Lh pits man hr erestir � iuc', Y L t
denLe, will bra 'apy; lnrrnurylE, to the-
litfliee.
131±0KE 2 11 1N Li e, --About
0 (e clock '1 uesday night el' last week,
atter Robeet, eicCuire's Auction Hale,
108 Auctioneer:Purvis, Jun, Joyet and
2other gentlemen were eon eing for
home in a car they bumped 1010 a fine
800 •pound yearling, Polled Angus
heifer, that had been soli( to Ernest
Campbell, Bed line, at the sale for
$70 00, and bt•nke both hind lege.
Purchaser thought loss of beast shnul(1
not fall on him and past owner. Ms,
claimed responsibility but after con-
siderable discussion an amicable ar-
rangement was made. The animal
was butchered, making 421 pounds of
choice beef and with $13 00 for hide
and $10.00 rebate by Mr. McGuire, left
Mt. Campbell clear on the venture be
had made in his bidding. Auctioneer
and North Huron Coneervative stand-
ard bearer Joynt, should "cough up"
$10.00, even if the animal was kilted
on the highway, as stock is often be
wildered at night by the glare of the
unaccustomed brightness of an auto
lamp. It is supposed the front axle
of car struck the heifer and caused the
damage. Mr, Purvis did his best to
stop the machine when he saw the
beast was not getting out of the way
of danger but did not avert it.
Ethel
Pon SAM -Undersigned offers for sale n
comfortable house, and i4 sore of land with
good stable, hen house and drive shed, Also a
good driving horse, 2 sets single Larneas, 2
buggies, cutter, and wood or coal heating
s toys. EDWARD Fr+wmaasa, Ethel.
Live Poultry wanted Tuesday of each week.
Phone Hall's Store,
Miss Adella McKee has taken a posi-
tion in General hospital, Brantford.
Miss Pearl Dobson is holidaying
with relatives and friends at Luck -
now.
Read Mrs. James' special millinery
advt. in this issue and accept her invi-
tation.
Charles Merron motored from Kin-
cardine and spent Sunday at G. M.
Mitchell's.
Robert Dilworfh has been ill for the
past week and shows very little im-
provement.
Mrs. John Hansuld has been laid up
for a few days. Indications at pres-
sent appear like a light stroke of
par+ulysis.
We are sorry to state that W, E
Sanders is ill with typhoid fever but
we hope he will soon be restored to his
usual good health.
P. J. Bishop, C. Ecknier and Jiro,,
McNeil were at Seaforth on Monday
attending the Liberal Nominating
Convention for Centre Htu'on,
Great crowds attended Ethel School
Fair. Some ladies who attended last
year and had no other way of coming
walked all the way from Brussels,
Mrs. Geo. Pollard is confined to bed
at present. Although temperature is
high we understand there is no cer-
tainty so far as to cause. We hope
fat speedy recovery.
Lloyd Tyreman has been spending
the past week with his uncle, G. VV.
Pollard. Lloyd intends going West.
We wish him success. Geo. Pollard
also spent Sunday under the parental
roof,
A stone bee was held at Thos.
Clark's, 6th line, last Friday and a
good share of work done by 85 men.
In the evening a party was on the
program when 120 assembled, enjoyed
the hospitality of the host and hostess
and had an A 1 time,
Rev, G. Gomm gave two interesting
addresses, morning and evening, in
Presbyterian church last Sunday.
Morning subjeot was Leviticus 11-44,
evening Micah 5-8. Diusic furnished in
the morning by Oranbtook choir. Al-
though the weather was rather unfav-
orable the church was filled to over-
flowing both services. Rev. Gomm
sang a solo in the evening,
Wednesday of this week W. H. and
Mrs. Ferguson, old and well known
residents of the 5th line, left Belgrave
for their new home in Toronto, fol-
lowed by the good wishes of a wide
circle of friends Miss Elizabeth Fergu-
son who has been teachingat
Grii
nsby, has taken a good
position the Parkdale Collegiate,
Gordon is attending the Technical
school and Svvinee a student at Var-
sity, hence the family will be once
more together. They will vesicle at
195 Howland Ave,
Seneca, FAIR.—The annual school
Fair held here Wednesday of )apt
week was a fine success. Weather,
exhibits and attendance WAS tine, and
a wider interest was manifested that
should result in good. There -*vete
4 schools interested in the Fair viz 1--
Ethel
—Ethel with Misees Ballantyne and
McMath, teachers ; Molesworth, Miss
Spence, teacher ; Barker's, Mies lidnt
Carr, teacher and Duke's, Miss Brie.
gess, teacher. Agricultural exhibits
Were shown in Presbyterian ohm eh
shed while the other departments
found place in the school house,
lunch also being.served in the latter,
Judging was clone byCo,Representa-
tive
esonta-
1, t; 1
rive Strothe,s who was e in charge,
as-
sisted by Messrs.ndt
A Dive Caldwell
Inepeet0r Field. and Miss Hill, Secy'
The various contests were entered into
with a heartiness and vim that made
them go with a good swing, Prizes
were well distributed, Miss Burgess'
school capturing 10 awards in vege-
tables and grebe Lloyd Dunbar The 1st in the Hitching contest. The
prizes were paid at the close of the
Fair. Prize list will appear later!.
Everybody worked well and are hem-
hy thanked by those in authority,
urners
ismairsisssernmeelaSSOMBIll
Order y-tutr 1Villter'y sup •
ply now anti rift lhen1
render cover. 'There le
no Bleier light wood.
P. LAMENT
Phone 10 IS BRUSSELS
Thursday evening of next week
Rev. 1+.. P. Arulstrung, Winghanl,
will address a pnl,111 rueeting fn the
elethodiet elixir ell, ill 8 ceelurk, ort the
great Plohihitinn. A gond nun out
asked
11Te are pleased to know that Mrs.
F. F. Freeman, of Lucknow, who un-
derwent an operation at London hos-
pital, is doing well and expecte to get
home in the corn se of 10 days or en.
Old friends here are glad to hear the
gond ne
Rev, 117.ws. O'Kell, Harold Love and
Open Bateman were among the dele-
gates who- attended the Epworth
League Convention at Luckuow on
Tuesday. The former was ou the
Nornivaling Comrt,ittee.
Sirs, Hubert, 51. Thomas, is visit-
ing with her sisters Mesdames, Ail -
worth, Gi11 and Ilenly. The lady re-
fer] ed to is in her 79th year, smarten('
can tell of great hardships in bygone
days when the country was a wilder-
ness.
A Comtuittee has 13(.011 appointed
to canvass ratepapers oi'Ore village
as to advisibility of converting Ethel
into a police village. Main object be-
ing to enable town to adopt some
kind of lighting system, We hear of
e few who prefer darkness rather than
light but hope they may coo>ider the
clatter and let, his have the old town
electrically illumined for Xmas,
At St. Paul's Presbyterian church,
Carluke, on Wednesday, October 1st,
the marriage took place of Miss Alice
Jean, only daughter of ltobert. Barr to
Alexander Melville Dunbar both of
this locality, Rev. J Logan McCul-
lough officiating, The happy couple
motored to the Falls, returning by
Toronto and Guelph to th, t' home on
the 4th Con. Grey, May many happy
and prosperous years be their pot tion,
Croy
Miss Jean Giant, who is teaching
near Wroxeter, was Thome for the
week end.
A number from Grey were at Sea -
forth on Monday attending the Nom-
inating Convention of Centre Huron
Liberals,
"For the Lord Jesus sake do not
mark your ballot. Yes, on the 201)1, for
God will he looking 1 over your
shoulder.SBBSCTBE&,"
Itis reported that J. D. Blake has
sold his 100 acre farm to Tom Alcock,
from ivhout he bought it a few years
ago. We hope to see the Blake family
locate somewhere nearby.
A valuable steer belonging to R. J.
Hoover, 9111 Com, was killed by light-
ning recently. -It was found lying
near a wire fence. Animal was in-
sured in the Howick Mutual,
Don't forget the 4.0011011 Sale of
Jacob Fischer, 10th Con., next Tues-
day afternoon. It will be without re-
serve as he has sold his farm and is
likely to move to Kitchener.
A fine Short Born cow and calf was
brought last week at the Charter's dis-
persion Sale, in Tuckersmith, by 0.
Turubnll &Sort, which will make a
nice addition to their herd of thoro-
breds.
PROHIBITION,—Friday afternoon of
next week, at 2 o'clock, a, priblic Tem-
perance meeting will be held in Union
church when Rev. Le. F. Armstrong,
Wiugham, will address the electors.
Hear him. On the evening of the
same day he will speak in Oraubrook
Methodist church at 8 o'clock, Fill
the church if you want to see booze
banished,
Fite anniversary services were held
at Roe's and Union churches last Sun.
day when Bev. J. le. Knight, B. D.,
Milverton, and the pastor were the
preachers, Former preached fine ser.
))rolls on "Jesus' greatest man," Rev.
Din O'Kell's excellent discourses were
based on "Apostolic Thankfulness."
Choirs and soloists supplied choice
music. 'The recitals paf Rev, Iiia.
Knight of the story of "Jean Val
Jean" ware t. genuine treats and were
given in a masterly manner at both
Roe's and Union Monday and Tues.
day evenings. He is hard to beat,
Centre Huron Liberals
At Seaforth, Monday of this week
J. 51, Govenlock was nominated by an
enthusiastic crowd of Liberals gather.
ed in opera house, to run for Centre
Huron,
William Proudfoot, Goderich, fomer
leader of the Opposition, has repre-
sented Centre Huron since 1908, Dis-
stttieRed with his stand on Union
Government, the Association at a
former meeting passed a resolution
censuring
him. Mr. Proudfoot of ha
e
since l tlued he will contest the rid-
ing as an Inde.' ellde,lt candidate.
President Mr. Mutdie presided
Secretary James L, Killoran submit
Led the report of the credential com-
mittee, showing a full representation
from all parts of the riding. A letter
from Mr, Prnubfoot was read justify.
ing his conduct. A. resolution was
moved to rescind the former vote of
censure on Mr, Proudfoot. This re-
ceived short shift from the tneetiug,
fully 95 per cent showing their utter
disappeovai of the notion of Mr,
Proudfoot,
";J. 1), MPGregor, a farmer of 'Halton
Oouuty, addressee) the meeting, deal-
ing chiefly with the neglect of the
agricultural interests by the Hemet
(government. He also scored Sir Wm.
Hearst on his temperance record,
showing that his government was
elected by the votes and money of the
liquor men in 1014.
A. number of men and two women,
MISS Mabel Baillie, Colborne, and
Mrs. (Dr.) Hunter, Godericb, were
nominated, but all withdrew, but J.
1VJ. Govenlock, farmer or McKillop
Township. The Convention by etand-
ing vote made the nomination tlna111-
mons.
A resolution, expressing confidence
in Slaekeuzie King as leader of the
Liberals in Ole Dominion, and H. H.
Dewar' in the Province was heartily
prised. 800151013 speeches were given
by M, O. Otuneemi, K. 0., Godericlr ;
Arch. Hislop, ex -el. P, P., Thomas
McMillan, Oapt, Hetheriugtun and W.
H. Kerr of the Brussels Post, Mr.
Govenlock has been a farmer all hie
life. He spent 14 years in the Coun-
ty Council, where he did good work.
His chances for election are bright.
Brussels Council
The regular monthly meeting of
Brussels Council was held last Monday
evening, with Reeve Plum and Coun-
cillors Fraser, Wilton and Richards
present.
Minutes of last meeting read and
passed.
Following accounts were presented :
0. Pope, miscellaneous $ 15 00
R. Thuell, rent and salary.....,120 00
R. Thornsnn, hauling gravel 53 00
Jas. Henderson, hauling gravel,
wood, engine, ace 38 80
Robt, Oliver, salary 60 W
elenseut et Wilcox, Electric
Light supplies........., 16 85
D. 0. Rose, electric lamps 16 00
Moved by M. Fraser, seconded by S.
Wilton, that accounts be paid and or-
ders issued for the same. Carried.
A letter was read from the Central
Committee of Huron Co. from Clinton
relative to the comingVictory Loan
and the following resoution was pas-
sed by the Council :--Moved by S. Wil-
ton, seconded by I. O. Richards—Re-
solved that the Municipal Council of
Brussels recommend to the citizens of
this community the hearty support of
the Victory Loan, 1919, The proceeds
of this loan are needed by the Nation-
al Government for current obligations
and the prospective cost of reconstruc-
tion which is vital to the future pros-
perity of Canada,
Letter from Treasury department
relative to Amusement Tax asking
that the Statutory requirement be ob-
served. $1.00 license fee was ordered
to be paid.
Robert Thuell applied to the Coun-
cil to assume the expenses of what
may be necessary per month in run-
ning the Electric Light Plant in addi-
tion to present salary of $76.00 and
rent of plant $45.00 per month. After
discussing the situation for some time
the Council asked Mr. Thuell to pre-
sent a statement of expenses.
Council adjourued.
Church Chimes
Monday evening Melville church held
a Literary meeting.
Read the Sunday School Lesson Notes
on page 7 of this issue.
Sunday last Rev. W. H. Crowell,
Missionary tothe Chippewa Indians, of
Saugeen, preached in St. John's church
morning and evening, He is a fine
speaker.
A special meeting of the Huron Pres-
bytery was beld in the Presbyterian
church, Seaforth, when the resignation
of Rev. D Carswell, of McKillop, was
regretfully accepted, Rev. S. McLean
was appointed Moderator of the session.
Rev. Mr. Carswell intends residing for a
time in Toronto.
Tuesday of this week 2 auto loads of
Methodists attended the Epworth
League and Sunday School Convention
at Lucknow, W. H. herr introduced
the subject "Stewardship" at afternoon
session,
Specially interesting was the Mission-
er program y p g ram p resents
d in the Methodist
Sabbath School last Sunday afternoon
by Miss Hunter's class, It was as fol-
lows :—Scriptufe reading, Rete Pol-
lard ; Hymn, "Jesus wants me for a sun-
beam," Edna Edwards; recitation,
Louise Rose ; song, "Little black me,"
Mildred Sperling. Offering was $5.01,
on the 875.00 set for the year,
Temperance addresses of Secretary
A, T. Cooper in the Methodist and Pres-
byterian churches last Sunday were of a
very practical character and by the aid
of the illustrated charts made the sub.
ject'of Prohibition very plain. Uutor-
tunately the wet weather detained a
good marry from hearing Mr, Cooper
who`tvere the losers thereby.
Harvest Home sermons will be
preached in Brussels Methodist church
on Sunday, October 25th, at el a. in,
anti 7 p, m. Rev, E. F. Armstrong, 13.
D„ Cbairmau of Wingbem District, bas
been secured as preacher and he is wall
worth coming miles to hear. Special
music will be provided. Monday even-
ing following an old fashioned Tea meet-
ing will be held, Farther particulars
next week. Watch out for bills,
I+lpworth League has been re -organize
ed for the follow-
ing
coming term n u r with the
f w
g
in officers -Hou President, cut Rev,
W.
F. Stafford,
13. A s
Pre i
deur Miss
Mina Huuter ; let vice Mrs. Parker
and vice, Miss Ida Bailey , 3rd vice,
Bert Lott ; 4th vice, Miss Liszie Bryans t
gth vice, Miss Mae Wood ; Secretary,
Miss Clara Hunter; Corresponding
Secretary, Miss Laura Leetherdale
Treasurer, Miss Ruby Pluto ; Organists,
Misses Martha Smith and Dorothea
Stafford, First meeting sauce holiday
was held Monday evening when Mrs.
Parker gave an interesting address on
"Church Etiquette." Monday evening
will be the molar night of meeting,